Vital Signs Parrameters Table - Nursing

Front

What is the normal range for Temporal Temperature?

Back

97.8 - 101.4 °F

Front

What is the normal range for Tympanic Temperature?

Back

95.9 - 99.5 °F

Front

What is considered Tachycardia?

Back

> 100 BPM

Front

What is the location of the Apical Pulse?

Back

The heartbeat felt at the apex (bottom) of the heart, on the LEFT side of the chest, in the FIFTH intercostal space.

Front

What is the average Blood Pressure for adults?

Back

120/80 mmHg

Front

What is the normal range for Oral Temperature?

Back

97.6 - 99.6 °F

Front

What is the normal range for Rectal Temperature?

Back

98.6 - 100.6 °F

Front

What is considered Bradycardia?

Back

< 60 BPM

Front

What is the normal range for Respiratory Rate in adults?

Back

12 - 20 breaths per minute

Front

What is the normal range for Pulse Rate in adults?

Back

60 - 100 BPM